Ingredients
1 ½ cups oat flour (or finely ground rolled oats)
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
¼ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
¼ cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or neutral vegetable oil)
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg (or vegan substitute like mashed banana or flax egg)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup apples, peeled, cored, and diced
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup chopped nuts (optional – walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds)
½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk oat flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add coconut sugar and brown sugar, breaking up any lumps.
- In another bowl, whisk melted coconut oil, applesauce, egg (or substitute), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in apples, oats, nuts, and raisins if using.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out tablespoons of dough, place 1 inch apart, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Add dark chocolate chips for indulgence.
- Mix in coconut, seeds, or chia for extra texture.
- Swap apples for pears or add dried cranberries for a festive version.
- Use almond extract instead of vanilla for a nutty twist.
- Make sandwich cookies with nut butter filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (out of 20)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg